Driver's Safety Course

Terms of Driver's Safety Course

• Plea of guilty or no contest, waiver of a jury trial, and the right to discovery.
• 90 days to complete a 6-hour TDLR approved Driver's Safety Course and submit proof of such to the court. Order and submit a 3A Certified copy of your Driving Record.
• Pay required fee of $144 for regular zone violations or $169 for school zone violations.
• The cost of the course and certified Driving Record are additional

Eligibility Requirements

• You are at least 17 years of age
• You have currently liability insurance and a valid Texas Driver's License (CDL not eligible)
• You have not taken a DSC with in the last 12 months to dispose of a citation
• You are not charged with speeding in excess of 24 mph over the limit, speeding 95 miles hour or more, nor in a construction zone.
• Your request is made within 20 business days of the citation.                               

Ways to Request Driver's Safety Course:

If you are eligible, you may request to complete the DSC by mail, email, or in person at the Copper Canyon Municipal Court.

Complete Driver's Safety Course Request:

• The Driver's Safety Course Affidavit ( Affidavit must be signed in front of a notary or court clerk)
• Copy of your valid Class C Texas Driver's License (CDL not eligible)
• Copy of your Financial Responsibility  (Insurance)
• Payment of $144.00 for regular speeding zones or $169.00 for school zone violations.

You may submit required documents via email at court@coppercanyontx.com, upon approval you will be notified to pay online. 

***Failure to pay within 24 hours of this notice will result in an incomplete request.  All incomplete requests will be denied and issued a Court Date to speak with the Judge in person.***

-IMPORTANT-

The DSC request must be submitted to the court PRIOR to course completion. A 90 day window to complete the course will begin after your request is approved by the court. Courses taken before approval will be submitted to the Judge for approval but may not be accepted.

FAQ

What do I need to submit to the court by my 90 day DSC deadline?

• A signed certificate of completion from a state approved driving safety course
• A 3A certified copy of your driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety

Where can I take a Driving Safety Course?
The Driving safety course must be approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). You can find out more information about Driving Safety Courses through the TDLR’s Website. Court personnel cannot recommend a driving safety school.  

Where do I get my Driving Record?

https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/how-order-driver-record

Which type of Driving Record do I need?

You will need to request the 3A Certified Driving Record

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Failure to Comply With Terms of Agreement

If you fail to submit the two required documents to the Court within 90 days, you will be required to appear at a Show Cause Hearing to explain to the Judge the reason you did not submit the required documents, and you will be responsible for payment of the remainder of the fine. The offense will then be reported on your driving record as a conviction